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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you …
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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should … vaccine? The vaccine is the best way to protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … history. Getting all the recommended doses of vaccine is your best protection against COVID-19. It is important to … and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased appetite. These reactions are …
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… is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … of folic acid. After becoming pregnant: Continue to take your multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as …
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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, …
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… you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … There are many simple things that you can do to protect yourself: Use mosquito repellent – Applying a mosquito … from dusk to dawn Prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home – Anything that can hold water is a likely …
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… has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is safe to drink. If your water supply comes from your own well, you must assume …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … in TSS. SA makes several toxins and when the toxins enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a wound to the skin, including a …
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… If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating … of the ears and eyes. It is important that you rinse your body with clean water immediately after exposure to …
